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Essential museums, monuments, walks, events and activities in Barcelona

21 great things to do
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21 great things to do

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Quirky museums
Museums

Quirky museums

These weird and wonderful little-known gems are all well worth an hour of your time

Tattoo shops and studios
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Tattoo shops and studios

The top spots in Barcelona for getting inked, where all styles are created to artistic perfection

Barcelona's best art galleries
Art

Barcelona's best art galleries

When you need an art fix, head to any of Barcelona's art galleries

Where to get books in English
Shopping

Where to get books in English

BCN bookshops for anyone who wants to read in English, from learners to experts

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Top 10 this week

Top 10 this week
This weekend

This weekend
21 great things to do

21 great things to do
50 best sights & attractions

50 best sights & attractions

This week and beyond

Lee 'Scratch' Perry
Music

Lee 'Scratch' Perry

With high standing in the entire world of music, Lee 'Scratch' Perry is known as one of the most original and longest-working reggae producers and artists on...

Shawn Mendes
Music

Shawn Mendes

Canadian musician and singer Shawn Mendes raises the blood sugar levels of everyone in attendance at the Palau Sant Jordi on March 26, where he stops on his...

The Barcelona Open Mic & Music Jam
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The Barcelona Open Mic & Music Jam

Every Tuesday and Thursday, The Pumpage Network hosts one of the best open-mic music shows in town at Craft Barcelona. Grab one of the bar’s excellent...

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Lil Xan
Music

Lil Xan

Lil Xan is a young rapper out of California, whose commercial career is on the rise, and who's starting to tour outside of the USA, including this stop in...

Mistress: Giorgio Oniani + ISAbella
Clubs

Mistress: Giorgio Oniani + ISAbella

ISAbella was born in Colombia and has been based in Barcelona for years now. She's a regular at the Mistress and Maricas parties, where she shows that...

El Dirty Vikingo!
LGBT

El Dirty Vikingo!

El Dirty is Barcelona's favourite Wednesday night theme party that fills up Razzmatazz every week with costumes, sparkles and loads of fun-seekers looking to...

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Attractions

Air, Helicopter & Balloon

Air, Helicopter & Balloon

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Cruises, Sailing & Water

Cruises, Sailing & Water

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Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities

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Cultural & Theme Tours

Cultural & Theme Tours

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Can Boneta
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Can Boneta

Here's yet another traditional Catalan restaurant that really should be protected under by UNESCO as a local heritage site. Every once in a while a crafty...

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Mirabé
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Mirabé

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Dos Palillos
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Dos Palillos

Albert Raurich creatively demonstrates the close links between Asian and Spanish tapas, and does so at such a high level of quality and innovation that he...

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Xerta
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Xerta

In Xerta, the restaurant in the Ohla hotel, you'll find the champion of Barcelona haute cuisine for delving into the great unknown of Catalan gastronomy by...

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Most popular hotels

Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection

Located just 5 minutes’ walk from Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya, Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection, A Marriott Luxury & Lifestyle Hotel, offers...

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Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel GL
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Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel GL

Set within the World Trade Center building, this 5-star design hotel overlooks Barcelona’s port and is a 5-minute walk from La Rambla. It features a seasonal...

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Room Mate Anna
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Room Mate Anna

Featuring a seasonal rooftop plunge pool with views and a solarium, Room Mate Anna is set in Barcelona City Centre. The hotel features cutting-edge and...

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Hotel Espaa Ramblas
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Hotel Espaa Ramblas

Hotel España is situated in a 19th-century building in central Barcelona, within 100 metres of the Ramblas and Liceu Theatre. Its Mediterranean restaurant is...

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